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Rabbit Polyclonal PAX6 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IP and reacts with Mouse, Monkey, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 128 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Pax6 aa 250-300.


Images

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PAX6 antibody (AB5790), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-PAX6 antibody (AB5790), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (AB5790), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: 99% PBS, 0.1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Pax6 aa 250-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P63015

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Reactivity data

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WBICC/IFIP
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected
Expected
Rat
Expected
Expected
Expected
Chicken
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Monkey
Tested
Expected
Expected
Primates
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Xenopus laevis
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

This antibody can be blocked with ab5895.

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

This antibody can be blocked with ab5895.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

This antibody can be blocked with ab5895.

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

This antibody can be blocked with ab5895.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Chicken, Xenopus laevis, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/50
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/50
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Chicken, Xenopus laevis, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Chicken, Xenopus laevis, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Transcription factor with important functions in the development of the eye, nose, central nervous system and pancreas. Required for the differentiation of pancreatic islet alpha cells (By similarity). Competes with PAX4 in binding to a common element in the glucagon, insulin and somatostatin promoters. Regulates specification of the ventral neuron subtypes by establishing the correct progenitor domains (By similarity). Acts as a transcriptional repressor of NFATC1-mediated gene expression (By similarity).

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Rabbit Polyclonal PAX6 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IP and reacts with Mouse, Monkey, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 128 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Pax6 aa 250-300.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Pax6 aa 250-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P63015
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Specificity

This antibody does not detect bovine PAX6 by Western blot.

We have had mixed results for use of this antibody in IHC-Fr. Thus, we are removing IHC-Fr as a guaranteed application and welcome any feedback from customers who have used this antibody in IHC-Fr.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

The PAX6 protein also known as paired box 6 is a transcription factor involved in the development of eyes and neural tissues. It consists of a paired domain and a homeodomain collectively giving a molecular weight of approximately 48 kDa. This protein is highly expressed in developing ocular and central nervous tissues where it controls the expression of genes necessary for proper development. PAX6 is a widely studied marker in developmental biology due to its critical role in cellular differentiation and patterning processes.

Biological function summary

PAX6 acts as an important regulator in eye and neural development functioning alone and as part of larger complexes with other transcription factors. This role ensures the correct formation of ocular structures including the lens retina and cornea and neural elements by activating downstream targets important for cell fate decisions. The PAX6 protein intricately influences the genetic circuits that guide stem cell differentiation highlighting its importance in embryogenesis and organogenesis.

Pathways

PAX6 is pivotal in the Wnt signaling pathway and retinoic acid signaling. Its interaction within the Wnt pathway orchestrates vital developmental processes including those of eye morphogenesis and brain patterning. The protein collaborates with other transcriptional regulators such as SOX2 and EYA1 within these pathways facilitating the complex network of signals necessary for organ development and cellular identity specification.

Associated diseases and disorders

PAX6 mutations have strong associations with aniridia and congenital eye malformations. Mutations in PAX6 disrupt the transcriptional regulation required for eye development often resulting in severe vision defects and structural anomalies. The intracacy of its involvement extends to disorders like Wilms' tumor wherein its altered expression or function in conjunction with proteins such as WT1 may contribute to oncogenesis. Scientists frequently use PAX6 staining to investigate these conditions and better understand their molecular underpinnings.

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3 product images

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790)

    Immunofluorescent analysis of PAX6 (green) in All-Trans-Retinoic Acid (ATRA) treated (10 μM for 24 hours) NCCIT cells. Formalin fixed cells were permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in TBS for 10 minutes at room temperature and blocked with 1% BSA for 15 minutes at room temperature. Cells were probed with a PAX6 polyclonal antibody(ab5790) at a dilution of 1:50 for at least 1 hour at room temperature and incubated with DyLight 488 goat-anti-rabbit IgG secondary antibody at a dilution of 1:400 for 30 minutes at room temperature. F-Actin (red) was stained with DyLight 554 Phalloidin and nuclei (blue) were stained with Hoechst 33342 dye. Images were taken at 20X magnification.

  • Western blot - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790)

    Western blot analysis of PAX6 was performed by loading 50ug of various Human, mouse and non-human primate whole cell lysates per well onto a 4-20% Tris-HCl polyacrylamide gel. Proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and blocked with 5% BSA/TBST for at least 1 hour. The membrane was probed with a PAX6 polyclonal antibody (ab5790) at a dilution of 1:1000 overnight at 4°C on a rocking platform then washed in TBS-0.1%Tween 20 and probed with a goat anti-rabbit IgG-HRP secondary antibody at a dilution of 1:20000 for at least one hour. Chemiluminescent detection was performed.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790)

    Predicted band size: 47 kDa

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790)

    Immunoprecipitation of PAX6 was performed on 293T cells. Antigen: antibody complexes were formed by incubating 500 μg whole cell lysate with 5 μg of PAX6 polyclonal antibody (ab5790) overnight on a rocking platform at 4°C. The immune complexes were captured on 50 μl Protein A/G Agarose, washed extensively and eluted with 5X Buffer. Samples were resolved on a 4-20% Tris-HCl polyacrylamide gel then transferred to a PVDF membraneand blocked with 5% BSA/TBS-0.1%Tween for at least 1 hour. The membrane was probed with a PAX6 monoclonal antibody at a dilution of 1:1000 overnight rotating at 4°C then washed in TBST and probed with detection reagent at a dilution of 1:1000 for at least one hour. Chemiluminescent detection was performed.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab5790)

    Predicted band size: 47 kDa

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